[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [General histories](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general) › [Tārīkh-i Firishta](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta) › [History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs) › 37.1.3 # Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 37.1.3 History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs) 37.1.3 - **Language:** English ### [37.1.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.37.1.3) Alla-ood-Deen made no delay in his march, but crossed the Jumna, below Dehly, and encamped opposite the north-east gate. The Prince, fluttering like a solitary bird, collected his forces, and marching out of the city, drew up his line before the enemy. But when he saw them preparing for battle, he retreated into the city, and during the night was deserted by a number of omras, who went over with their forces to Alla-ood-Deen. The Prince now perceived that there was no safety but in flight. Taking, therefore, his mother, the haram, and treasure with him, he set out for Mooltan, accompanied by Mullik Kujub, Kootb-ood-Deen Oolvy, Ahmud Hubeeb, and Ameer Julal. The citizens, after the departure of the young King, crowded to pay their respects to Alla-ood-Deen, who causing new coin to be struck in his name, made a pompous and triumphant entry into Dehly, in the latter end of the year 695, and ascended the throne, in the ruby palace. He commenced his reign by splendid shows, and grand festivals and encouraged every description of gaiety, which so pleased the unthinking rabble, that they soon lost all memory of their former King, and of the horrid scene which had placed the present one on the throne. He who ought to have been viewed with detestation, became the object of admiration to those who could not see the blackness of his deeds through the splendour of his munificence. - [Previous: 37.1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.37.1.2) - [Next: 37.1.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.37.1.4) - [Up: 37.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.37.1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.37.1.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.37.1.3) · Pramāṇa